61. Introducing Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle with Illustrator, Denyse Walker

In this episode, I chat with my cousin Denyse, the illustrator of the Caring Critters series, about the impact of Felipe the Feeling Frog and our new character, Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle. We discuss fostering social-emotional skills like decision-making through positive language and reflect on the joy of children’s artistic responses to our work. Denyse shares her vision for Trixie as a character that challenges stereotypes while promoting playful learning. Join us as we explore the importance of storytelling in early childhood education and inspire meaningful connections between parents, teachers, and children.In this episode I share:Behind the scenes of the reactions to the Caring Critters seriesCelebrating Felipe the Feeling FrogIntroducing Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleThe making of Trixie and other charactersUnderstanding expected vs. unexpected behaviorRelated Episodes:Introducing Felipe the Feeling Frog - Ep. 6Resources Mentioned:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleFelipe the Feeling FrogConnect with Denyse:Instagram - @denysewithawhyWebsite - denysewithawhy.comConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/